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Students balance military service and education

More than five percent of U.S. university graduates in 2004 were either veterans, on active duty or in the reserves of the U.S. military, according to statistics from the Department of Education. These students' experiences - from combat zones to training exercises - set them apart from their university peers in the life skills they have, the adjustment to college they make and in the way they view the world.

Clarendon: suburban charm close to the District

Ah, spring. Warm weather, sunny skies and greenery- perfect for an afternoon constitutional. Thanks to the large population of Washington and its pole as a haven for tourists aiming to see the monuments, often one wishes for a less crowded area in which to walk around and enjoy the weather.

Sports briefs

Lane's career game helps end losing streak Sophomore midfielder Jackie Lane registered a career-high six points to lead the AU women's lacrosse team to a 13-10 win over host Longwood Monday. Lane's four-goal, two-assist output in the Eagles' regular-season finale ended their five-game losing streak.

AU runners qualified for regionals

Coming off of a successful indoor season, the AU track team has continued its success, with four Eagles qualifying to compete at the NCAA East Regional. Senior Keira Carlstrom qualified in the 5,000-meter event, while senior Zaia Wharton qualified in the 800.

Fashion forward with campus mavens

If classrooms full of business suit-clad students are any indicator, AU is not a roll-out-of-bed-and-go-to-class type of institution. In fact, the quad and surrounding buildings are a veritable hotbed of fashion-conscious individuals, showing off everything from classic cardigans to spinning belt buckles.

Albright's talk funny, reflective

"Our intelligence was wrong," former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said of Kim Jong Il as she spoke to students in Bender Arena Wednesday night. "They told me he was crazy and a pervert. He's not crazy." This and other jabs at the world of diplomacy left students laughing in their seats during the final Kennedy Political Union event of the 2005-2006 academic year.

WCL guest talks human rights law

Human rights and international law have come far in the past 100 years, but the European Court of Human Rights still faces difficulties today, said Judge Luzius Wildhaber, president of the Court, at the Washington College of Law Friday. Approximately 100 WCL and AU students, professors and community members came to hear Wildhaber, who was introduced by Stephen Breyer.

Students reflect on 40 years with the Kay Spiritual Life Center

SOC junior Joy Henry, a member of the AU Gospel Choir, sings along at the Kay Spiritual Life Center's 40th birthday celebration Monday. Students spoke about various religions and the Kay family was on hand to help celebrate the anniversary.

Devils will ice NHL championship

How convenient that in the last week of this column, we have probably our biggest week of the semester. We have the NBA and NHL playoffs, and, as I said last week, the most media-hyped event in the world, the NFL Draft (or Mel Kiper Invitational). Truth: The Devils will win the Stanley Cup.

Campus organizations promote divestment

On-campus organizations designed to pressure university officials to divest from companies that do business in Sudan have spread to numerous campuses throughout the nation, including American University. "[Divestment] is a smart kind of activism that recognizes the role universities, and really money, can play," said Adam Gentleson, policy and advocacy manager for Campus Progress at the Center for American Progress.

Metro calendar

Thursday, April 27 Danish Ambassador Lecture 9:15 a.m., SIS Lounge Ambassador Friis Arne Peterson of the Danish embassy in Washington will speak about Danish foreign policy and transatlantic relations. Sponsored by the SIS dean's office. Contact sisdeansoffice@american.

Remember Armenian genocide

I am not supposed to be here. If the plan had gone accordingly, millions, along with my grandparents, would have died and an entire race would have vanished. The perpetrators did not fulfill this goal, but they were responsible for committing the first genocide of the 20th Century.

Maddox effaces little kids, everyone

If you ever lay awake at night, beads of sweat rhythmically dripping off your forehead and your brain tormented with thoughts along the lines of: "What is the best Web site on the Internet? Facebook? MySpace? THERE ARE TOO MANY AND I CAN'T DECIDE!" then suffer no more.

Comic

Family film fails to hit the 'Goal'

Wow, where does one even begin with a movie like "Goal! The Dream Begins?" The movie looks good from the trailers: A young Mexican immigrant from Los Angeles gets his big break and chases a dream to play professional soccer in Europe. The beginning of the movie even starts out pretty cute with shots of him playing soccer in real L.

Taylor should stand with students on meals

I have never been one to shy away from criticizing the Student Government, so I think that it is only fair that I not shy away from complimenting them when they have finally done something worthwhile for students. I am speaking about the Meal Plan Accountability Act, which the Undergraduate Senate passed last Sunday to educate students about the high cost of their meal swipes compared to paying cash at TDR and the Tavern and about sophomores being required to purchase meal plans.

Honor the military men and women among us

Diversity at AU is discussed in terms of gender, race, sexual orientaion, political affiliation and more, but often overlooked is the diversity of experience in students' backgrounds. Among Hill interns, international students, students who with full time jobs, we share our classes and TDR table with students who have served in the military.